Young Artist Program

Scotia Festival of Music is now accepting applications to its 2019 Young Artist Program running from May 27 to June 9, 2019. A Young Artist at Scotia Festival of Music is immersed in a two-week study of the art of music making.

Chosen by taped audition, advanced music students and young professionals from across North America and abroad work intensively with our guest artists, receiving chamber music coaching, masterclasses, lectures, orchestral and chamber performance opportunities, including playing in the closing gala performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 4.

Submissions should include audio recordings of two current, contrasting pieces (no videos). Audition recordings may be produced with high-quality home recording equipment in the following formats: mp3 (preferred), m4a, wav or aif. Piano accompaniment is always preferred but not mandatory. Please remember to label each track with your first and last name, composer, work and movement.

Dates and payment schedule

March 15: Deadline for applications including $25 non-refundable application fee

If you are accepted:

April 12: 50% tuition downpayment due ; 80% of this is refunded if you withdraw before April 30

May 17: Balance of tuition is due

ACCOMMODATIONS

BILLETING - Billeting accommodations with a host family are available for an additional cost of $150. Meals are NOT included in your tuition fees. The host families provide accommodation only and are not expected to provide food or transportation. The billet homes are usually within walking distance of Dalhousie University, where the festival takes place. These billet homes are based on a first come first serve basis.

RESIDENCE - If you don’t want to be billeted, Dalhousie University residences are the way to go. Howe Hall is the closest, virtually across the street from the Dalhousie Arts Centre. Howe Hall is a residence style accommodation. Click here for more information.

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING

Halifax Stanfield International Airport is well served by variety of airlines, and offers direct flights from numerous Canadian cities, New York and Boston in the U.S., and London, Glasgow and Dublin in Europe.

Halifax Transit's bus and ferry system is very easy to use, and offers a route to and from the airport. Fares start at $2.50.

Parking can be difficult close to the university. Spaces are few and usually limited to two hours. Parking becomes easier if you’re willing to walk a few blocks. You may still face some time restrictions.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT HALIFAX

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